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Relations with superpowers: United States and China

−7 from 2025

In 2026, only 45% say Australia’s relationship with the United States was more important than Australia’s relationship with China.

Question Relations with superpowers: United States and China

Now about Australia’s relationships with China and the United States. Which relationship do you think is more important to Australia?

  1. 0%
  2. 10%
  3. 20%
  4. 30%
  5. 40%
  6. 50%
  7. 60%
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  2. 2014
  4. 2016
  6. 2018
  8. 2020
  10. 2022
  12. 2024
  14. 2026

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  • Australia’s relationship with China
  • Australia’s relationship with the United States
  • Both equally
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2026 observation

When asked about the relationship between the two superpowers, a clear majority (64%) say the United States should place a greater priority on stabilising ties with China. Only 16% say the United States should prioritise challenging China’s role in the world. Few Australians see an alternative to either of the two superpowers, with only 8% nominating Europe and 5% nominating India as the most important and powerful strategic actors in ten years’ time.

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